Job Description Summary

Accountabilities in this role
Reporting to the Manager, Contract Operations, this position is responsible for supporting our Single Group (GPO) Affiliation Policy through execution of key activities surrounding the management of GPO (National & Regional) and/or Local agreements (including, but not limited to, Custom, Courtesy, Self-Distributors, and Non-GPO agreements, such as National Reference Labs and OEM) of BD’s Commercial Consumable Sales Contracts for all US business segments, BD Medical [Medication Delivery Solutions (MDS) & Medication Management Solutions (MMS), BD Life Sciences [Integrated Diagnostic Solutions (IDS)], and BD Interventional [Peripheral Intervention (PI), Surgery, & Urology and Critical Care (UCC)] across all customer segments (excluding Pharmaceutical Systems, BioSciences, and IDS Capital). Analysts will be responsible for ensuring members are aligned appropriately to a single GPO through accurate processing of GPO Group Transitions and/or Local contract review and preparation for new and renewal agreements. Analysts will be a key point of contact for pricing and membership related internal and external inquiries.
Engaging and collaborating regularly with our Distributor Partners, GPO’s, BD Business Unit Sales, other Commercial Operations pillars, and Commercial Customers, this position will support best in class, innovative, enterprise operational capabilities and policy, process, and governance to ensure the effective implementation of complex, critical contracting activities internally, while ensuring our BD external partners and customers are in alignment with the BD strategies. Candidate must have a growth mindset, a strong desire for continuous improvement, and an “attitude for better”. Candidates should also have strong communication, technical, and organizational skills and be accountable for achieving key metrics.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible 

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. 

We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and resolve large volume of external (Distributor, GPO, Customer) and internal (BD sales, commercial integration teams, & CCO cross functional teams) ad hoc inquiries (phone/e-mail/Salesforce cases) in a timely manner, utilizing automation and reporting tools to proficiently review & research to meet stakeholder needs.

• Understand and support business and membership strategies to effectively communicate new customer pricing eligibility on GPO and/or local agreement requests.

• Facilitate and lead external/internal calls to quickly address and/or resolve stakeholder requests.

• Ability to manage GPO Group Transitions, including effective collaboration with the BD Central Membership team to ensure roster alignment and effective dating is set up properly and timely for transitioning members.

• Manage the removal and addition of member accounts from agreements efficiently across multiple ERP platforms (SAP Vistex, JDE), leveraging BOTs and other automation.

• Prepare Dealer Notifications and notify servicing distributors of all contract pricing and membership details stemming from a Group Transition.

• Document, maintain, and centralize any membership related pricing exceptions into contracting playbooks.

• Effectively communicate time-sensitive membership exceptions to other cross functional teams to ensure alignment in other downstream processes to avoid financial risks (chargebacks/claims processing, compliance monitoring, etc.)

• Report any local agreements that require modifications from GPO Transitions, utilizing Power BI and/or other reporting tools. Communicate with local contracting associates for GPO Transition details so they can modify their agreements to ensure accuracy in GPO Fee reporting.

• Provide support/training to distributor & customer community for Customer Care Portal related pricing and contracting search related inquiries.

• Ensure portal training desktop procedures are kept current.

• Provide subject matter expertise to help drive the design and implementation of solutions that improve accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in the GPO Group Transition process.

• Responsible for maintaining Contract related training material and updating desktop procedures to support new system enhancements, modifications to process, etc.

• Support SOX control audits: ensuring all necessary documentation is provided in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with our Distributor partners on the contract loading process, including EDI 845 onboarding. Participate in any required testing and ensure completion prior to go-live.

• Collaborate with our Business partners to drive continuous improvements around our GPO and/or Local contract execution and renewal processes that will help deliver sustainable results.

• Collaborate with the Contract Finance Operations team on any related GPO or Local contract execution activities that can impact chargebacks processes and provide support on any necessary collaboration calls with distributors if contract execution topics arise.

• Provide subject matter expertise when collaborating with our SAP & JDE IT partners; be able to clearly articulate business requirements and run point as a testing lead to ensure technological functionality and performance appropriately supports contracting activities. 

• Be accountable for key metrics, KPI’s (key performance indicators), SLA’s (service level agreements), and Individual Impact Goal’s to meet the strategic goals of the organization.

• Create and implement opportunities to improve the overall customer experience.

Minimum Requirement:

• Degree level qualification; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.  

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow, and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.  

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally-protected characteristics.

Required Skills

Adaptability, Collaborating, Contract Execution, Contract Pricing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Salesforce (Software), Sales Support, Time Management

Optional Skills

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Primary Work Location

USA IL - Vernon Hills

Additional Locations

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes, USA TX - San Antonio, USA UT - Salt Lake City

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is based on experience, education, skills, and any step rate pay system of the actual work location, as applicable to the role or position. Salary or hourly pay ranges may vary for Field-based and Remote roles.

Salary Range Information

$30.70 - $50.60 USD Hourly